Notice of Rules Change

[WOSgrad]

We just wanted to let y'all know about a rules change that we have just implemented regarding the posting of articles or other items originating from other sites.  Laws regarding articles reprinted on the internet is still being sorted out, but it appears that in most cases, copying and pasting the text of an article originating from another website is violation of that site's copyright laws.  Therefore, we have amended the Rule 10 of the forum rules to state the following:

"10) To ensure that copyright laws are observed, post only the link to any articles, photos or other material originating from other websites.  DO NOT paste the entire text of an article or photo here as such may violate the originating site's rights.  In limited cases, PORTIONS of the text of a article may be allowed, but should be avoided if possible."

The last sentence is to allow us to post a portion of an article to help make a particular point. 

Thank you,

SETXsports.com Staff

[raideroldtimer]

In my opinion a reference note listing original author and article name should be posted along with any posting of a "portion" of an article to alleviate any misunderstanding since it is easy to post such a note and make it look totally opposite from what it's original meaning was supposed to be. i.e. posting "I hate dogs" could, from an original article, have said "I hate dogs being mistreated for any reason".

[tvc184]

I believe that is what the link is for.